Is We Were Here free?

Yes — We Were Here is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.

Is We Were Here Steam Deck compatible?

Mostly. Valve rates We Were Here Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.

Can I play We Were Here on Mac?

Yes. We Were Here has a native macOS version on Steam.

Does We Were Here have co-op?

Yes — Steam lists We Were Here with online co-op.

Does We Were Here have crossplay?

Yes — Steam lists We Were Here with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.

Is We Were Here on PC Game Pass?

No — We Were Here is not on PC Game Pass right now.

We Were Here

Name: We Were Here
Brand: Total Mayhem Games
Availability: InStock

Total Mayhem Games · February 3, 2017 · Free to Play, Co-op, Puzzle, Escape Room, Horror

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About We Were Here

✦ AI summary

You and a partner are trapped in an abandoned castle and must solve puzzles using only voice communication through a walkie-talkie, with each player seeing completely different environments and clues. This atmospheric co-op adventure demands clear teamwork and creative problem-solving as you race to escape before time runs out.

Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time?

Note: This game requires both players to have a working PC-compatible microphone.

We Were Here is the free pilot episode in a series of cooperative standalone puzzle adventures. Two players are trapped inside an abandoned castle, with Player One confined to a small secluded part of the castle as Player Two roams the halls trying to find Player One. Every room challenges your wits and ability to communicate clearly, using only your voice.

Are you ready to find out how well you and your friends work together? If you like living on the edge, try playing it with a complete stranger!

Atmospheric thriller setting that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Overcome challenging puzzles by working together - each player has a completely different game experience.
Explore intriguing environments and search for clues in a fictional castle inspired by Castle Rock, Antarctica.
Inspired by games such as: Myst, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and real-life escape rooms.

We Were Here — game info

Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam Deck: Playable
Player modes: Online co-op, Cross-platform multiplayer
Controller: Partial controller support
PC Game Pass: Not included

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We Were Here — questions & answers

Is We Were Here free?: Yes — We Were Here is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.
Is We Were Here Steam Deck compatible?: Mostly. Valve rates We Were Here Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.
Can I play We Were Here on Mac?: Yes. We Were Here has a native macOS version on Steam.
Does We Were Here have co-op?: Yes — Steam lists We Were Here with online co-op.
Does We Were Here have crossplay?: Yes — Steam lists We Were Here with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.
Is We Were Here on PC Game Pass?: No — We Were Here is not on PC Game Pass right now.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Sep 8, 2026

peak fun as with my mate

Recommended Sep 7, 2026

a good way to try out the series, it worth though

Recommended Sep 7, 2026

enjoyable game but the last puzzle made both me and my bestie crash tf out bc the solution felt vague. but i'm interested in what the other games have in store!

Recommended Sep 7, 2026

Final puzzle so bad I became Susie Deltarune

Recommended Sep 6, 2026

Fun

Recommended Sep 6, 2026

its very fun

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